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P101 GRM

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,517 mi
Last recorded93,517 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 GRM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2014 93,517 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 89,513 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 85,795 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,068 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 82,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 79,471 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 79,471 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,505 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 75,798 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 73,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 70,026 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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P101 GRM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 80,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P101 GRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P101 GRM registered?

P101 GRM is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P101 GRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P101 GRM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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